We're looking for an amazing Senior Finance Analyst to play a key role in overseeing costs and delivering high-quality financial insight. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll partner closely with department leaders and teams across the business, providing robust analysis and recommendations to support commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting, opportunity, combining strong technical accounting with business partnering and people leadership skills. A hybrid working pattern is on offer along with a competitive day rate. WHAT YOU'LL DO Take ownership of key business costs, delivering strong cost control and enhanced visibility. Prepare monthly prepayments, accruals and journals, ensuring accurate accounting. Deliver month-end P&Ls for your areas, providing insightful variance analysis vs budget, forecast and prior year. Reconcile nominated balance sheet accounts monthly and support wider balance sheet reviews. Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Finance Manager when required. Deliver monthly flash forecasts and lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles. Business partner with key Senior Managers, helping them understand KPIs and financial performance. Play a key role in finance transformation and continuous process improvement. WHAT YOU'LL BRING ACCA or CIMA finalist, qualified, or qualified by experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge and a commercial mindset. Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems. Excellent eye for detail & accuracy is a must. Retail or FMCG experience is desirable but not essential. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Mar 10, 2026
Seasonal
We're looking for an amazing Senior Finance Analyst to play a key role in overseeing costs and delivering high-quality financial insight. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll partner closely with department leaders and teams across the business, providing robust analysis and recommendations to support commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting, opportunity, combining strong technical accounting with business partnering and people leadership skills. A hybrid working pattern is on offer along with a competitive day rate. WHAT YOU'LL DO Take ownership of key business costs, delivering strong cost control and enhanced visibility. Prepare monthly prepayments, accruals and journals, ensuring accurate accounting. Deliver month-end P&Ls for your areas, providing insightful variance analysis vs budget, forecast and prior year. Reconcile nominated balance sheet accounts monthly and support wider balance sheet reviews. Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Finance Manager when required. Deliver monthly flash forecasts and lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles. Business partner with key Senior Managers, helping them understand KPIs and financial performance. Play a key role in finance transformation and continuous process improvement. WHAT YOU'LL BRING ACCA or CIMA finalist, qualified, or qualified by experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge and a commercial mindset. Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems. Excellent eye for detail & accuracy is a must. Retail or FMCG experience is desirable but not essential. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Overview Job Role: Strategy & Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Planning - Aerospace & Defence) Location: London Career Level: Manager (CL7) N.B. Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role. This requires at least 5 years residency in the UK and not having left the country for more than 30 days consecutively. As a team: Supply Chain and Operations is a major functionally-oriented consulting practice: we help our clients identify and quantify the transformational opportunities available in today's dynamic business environment. Our work spans a range of value-focused operations assignments from redefining an operating model and reconfiguring national, regional or global supply chain footprint and capabilities through to global sourcing of core categories and creation of supply chain risk frameworks to ensure that potential risks are transparent and the extended supply chain is resilient. We support major Aerospace & Defence organisations globally in addressing complex operational, supply chain and planning challenges. Our work spans major platform programmes, MRO/Sustainment, engineering-led supply chains, and mission critical operations across the Defence Enterprise, both public (e.g., MODs) and private sector (e.g., OEMs, Defence Primes and suppliers). You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you! In our team you will Learn at the forefront of the Aerospace & Defence sector, provide actionable insights to the world's top organisations, helping them address priority issues with strategies and improvements they can execute with speed and at scale. Work in a central Planning role with some of the best global companies in the world, responsible for leading workstream delivery to address some of the critical business issues faced today, including: Integrated Business Planning (IBP) - Help clients drive alignment across their sales, operations, and finance teams by deploying IBP solutions that improve collaboration, forecasting accuracy, and agility. Supply chain strategy & segmentation (operating model, process design, etc.) Strategic cost reduction (zero-based supply chain) Inventory optimisation - Help clients refine inventory management by balancing service levels, lead times, and inventory costs using advanced planning tools and methodologies like IBP and MRP. Control towers - Implementation and optimisation of digital control towers to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility, enhancing responsiveness and decision-making through real-time data. Platform-driven transformation (technology strategy, systems implementation, etc.) - Enable organizations to implement advanced planning platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Cloud SCM, Kinaxis, BlueYonder) to automate and optimise planning processes. Sustainable and resilient supply chain (risk, performance, innovation, diversity, sustainability) - Assist in embedding sustainability and risk management into planning processes, balancing resilience with cost and efficiency. Advanced analytics & AI - Utilise advanced analytics and AI-driven forecasting techniques to support predictive demand planning and scenario analysis, ensuring flexibility in rapidly changing market conditions. Capacity planning & production scheduling - Work with clients to optimise production scheduling and capacity planning, reducing bottlenecks and improving throughput in line with demand fluctuations. In this role you will Work with colleagues to concisely and convincingly convey the central business importance of effective planning to client stakeholders. Contribute to designing and supporting the strategic value case for Supply Chain & Operations planning transformation programmes. Ensure transformation workstreams deliver their full strategic value. This will include, but not be limited to, the selection (based on a strategic assessment of business needs) and implementation of solutions such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions. Lead workstreams within projects and delivery teams in our Supply Chain Planning group to formulate and execute innovative planning-centric strategies. Support the development and optimisation of planning frameworks and drive the integration of advanced planning solutions, such as IBP (Integrated Business Planning) and AI powered forecasting, to enhance responsiveness and flexibility. These frameworks will cover the full end to end value chain of the business. Drive supply chain transformations in line with client's business challenges: Deliver capabilities (process/tools/people) in line with the future operating model Analyse and model financial data to support large scale cost reduction programmes, utilising functional and cost category benchmarks, process definitions and enterprise value targeting tools Help clients improve their ability to drive business outcomes through digital planning, reporting, and analytics Bring best practice approaches to planning from Accenture and the wider communities Build day to day client relationships as part of a wider team including Operations and Supply Chain Executives/Directors. Target and articulate value for clients and support RFP responses to bring the best of Accenture SC&O to our clients. Lead smaller business development opportunities and support larger pursuits, preparing sales proposals. Build and lead highly effective teams of Consultants and Analysts to help shape and execute client engagements, with a strong capability to develop the skills and capabilities of junior colleagues. Contribute to global thought leadership and leverage the skills of others throughout the practice to enable cohesive delivery of strategic and transformative solutions. Build and establish relationships with key third parties (e.g. technology providers, NGOs, governmental bodies) that help to complement and expand Accenture's capabilities and PoV. Qualification We are looking for experience in the following skills: Functional experience should include some of the following within the Aerospace and Defence industry: demand planning, supply planning, operations planning, supply chain planning (S&OP, IBP), distributed order management, inventory management, distribution and logistics networks, supply chain management, process optimisation, operating model design. Related skill and experience could include exposure to the end-to-end manufacturing or support services (spares & repairs) value chain within the Aerospace & Defence (private and public) sector. Experience in similar industries will be considered, but an interest in and commitment to supporting the Aerospace & Defence sector is a requirement. 5+ years consulting and/or project delivery experience with exposure to Aerospace & Defence sector organisations. Ability to analyse complex client problems, understand financial performance links between operations, supply chain and corporate results and think strategically to create benefit/business cases. Leadership: the ability to establish trust based relationships at mid-senior level and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication. Strong strategic thinking and team building with a proven track record in driving business outcomes for large clients. Proven Line Management experience with successful outcomes. Ability to develop new concepts, break through thinking, structure ideas and solutions. Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills. Set yourself apart Experience in Aerospace and Defence sector, with delivery experience in industrial supply chains, including an understanding of how the end-to-end "Defence Enterprise" supply chain operates. Supply chain technology and digital disruptor awareness, including but not limited to SAP (S4/IBP), Kinaxis, BlueYonder, o9 Solutions, intelligent automation, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and analytics; other specific systems / applications relevant from previous experience. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Locations London Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. . click apply for full job details
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Overview Job Role: Strategy & Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Planning - Aerospace & Defence) Location: London Career Level: Manager (CL7) N.B. Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role. This requires at least 5 years residency in the UK and not having left the country for more than 30 days consecutively. As a team: Supply Chain and Operations is a major functionally-oriented consulting practice: we help our clients identify and quantify the transformational opportunities available in today's dynamic business environment. Our work spans a range of value-focused operations assignments from redefining an operating model and reconfiguring national, regional or global supply chain footprint and capabilities through to global sourcing of core categories and creation of supply chain risk frameworks to ensure that potential risks are transparent and the extended supply chain is resilient. We support major Aerospace & Defence organisations globally in addressing complex operational, supply chain and planning challenges. Our work spans major platform programmes, MRO/Sustainment, engineering-led supply chains, and mission critical operations across the Defence Enterprise, both public (e.g., MODs) and private sector (e.g., OEMs, Defence Primes and suppliers). You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you! In our team you will Learn at the forefront of the Aerospace & Defence sector, provide actionable insights to the world's top organisations, helping them address priority issues with strategies and improvements they can execute with speed and at scale. Work in a central Planning role with some of the best global companies in the world, responsible for leading workstream delivery to address some of the critical business issues faced today, including: Integrated Business Planning (IBP) - Help clients drive alignment across their sales, operations, and finance teams by deploying IBP solutions that improve collaboration, forecasting accuracy, and agility. Supply chain strategy & segmentation (operating model, process design, etc.) Strategic cost reduction (zero-based supply chain) Inventory optimisation - Help clients refine inventory management by balancing service levels, lead times, and inventory costs using advanced planning tools and methodologies like IBP and MRP. Control towers - Implementation and optimisation of digital control towers to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility, enhancing responsiveness and decision-making through real-time data. Platform-driven transformation (technology strategy, systems implementation, etc.) - Enable organizations to implement advanced planning platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Cloud SCM, Kinaxis, BlueYonder) to automate and optimise planning processes. Sustainable and resilient supply chain (risk, performance, innovation, diversity, sustainability) - Assist in embedding sustainability and risk management into planning processes, balancing resilience with cost and efficiency. Advanced analytics & AI - Utilise advanced analytics and AI-driven forecasting techniques to support predictive demand planning and scenario analysis, ensuring flexibility in rapidly changing market conditions. Capacity planning & production scheduling - Work with clients to optimise production scheduling and capacity planning, reducing bottlenecks and improving throughput in line with demand fluctuations. In this role you will Work with colleagues to concisely and convincingly convey the central business importance of effective planning to client stakeholders. Contribute to designing and supporting the strategic value case for Supply Chain & Operations planning transformation programmes. Ensure transformation workstreams deliver their full strategic value. This will include, but not be limited to, the selection (based on a strategic assessment of business needs) and implementation of solutions such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions. Lead workstreams within projects and delivery teams in our Supply Chain Planning group to formulate and execute innovative planning-centric strategies. Support the development and optimisation of planning frameworks and drive the integration of advanced planning solutions, such as IBP (Integrated Business Planning) and AI powered forecasting, to enhance responsiveness and flexibility. These frameworks will cover the full end to end value chain of the business. Drive supply chain transformations in line with client's business challenges: Deliver capabilities (process/tools/people) in line with the future operating model Analyse and model financial data to support large scale cost reduction programmes, utilising functional and cost category benchmarks, process definitions and enterprise value targeting tools Help clients improve their ability to drive business outcomes through digital planning, reporting, and analytics Bring best practice approaches to planning from Accenture and the wider communities Build day to day client relationships as part of a wider team including Operations and Supply Chain Executives/Directors. Target and articulate value for clients and support RFP responses to bring the best of Accenture SC&O to our clients. Lead smaller business development opportunities and support larger pursuits, preparing sales proposals. Build and lead highly effective teams of Consultants and Analysts to help shape and execute client engagements, with a strong capability to develop the skills and capabilities of junior colleagues. Contribute to global thought leadership and leverage the skills of others throughout the practice to enable cohesive delivery of strategic and transformative solutions. Build and establish relationships with key third parties (e.g. technology providers, NGOs, governmental bodies) that help to complement and expand Accenture's capabilities and PoV. Qualification We are looking for experience in the following skills: Functional experience should include some of the following within the Aerospace and Defence industry: demand planning, supply planning, operations planning, supply chain planning (S&OP, IBP), distributed order management, inventory management, distribution and logistics networks, supply chain management, process optimisation, operating model design. Related skill and experience could include exposure to the end-to-end manufacturing or support services (spares & repairs) value chain within the Aerospace & Defence (private and public) sector. Experience in similar industries will be considered, but an interest in and commitment to supporting the Aerospace & Defence sector is a requirement. 5+ years consulting and/or project delivery experience with exposure to Aerospace & Defence sector organisations. Ability to analyse complex client problems, understand financial performance links between operations, supply chain and corporate results and think strategically to create benefit/business cases. Leadership: the ability to establish trust based relationships at mid-senior level and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication. Strong strategic thinking and team building with a proven track record in driving business outcomes for large clients. Proven Line Management experience with successful outcomes. Ability to develop new concepts, break through thinking, structure ideas and solutions. Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills. Set yourself apart Experience in Aerospace and Defence sector, with delivery experience in industrial supply chains, including an understanding of how the end-to-end "Defence Enterprise" supply chain operates. Supply chain technology and digital disruptor awareness, including but not limited to SAP (S4/IBP), Kinaxis, BlueYonder, o9 Solutions, intelligent automation, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and analytics; other specific systems / applications relevant from previous experience. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Locations London Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. . click apply for full job details
Reed Finance are currently assisting an established client in the Crawley area who are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their team on and initial 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity. Reporting to the Head of FP&A this role is integral to supporting the ongoing success of our FP&A function, focusing on improving our reporting, analytical, and forecasting capabilities to enhance business performance. Day-to-day of the role: Develop, enhance, and produce combined periodic KPI, cost, and revenue reports. Business partnering with key stakeholders to explain financials and guide informed decision-making. Collate and analyse statistical data to provide insights into business performance, influencing budget and forecast modelling. Analyse and explain the performance of specific business units. Manage annual budget setting and conduct monthly variance analysis. Conduct always-on forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities for the business. Support business case development for new initiatives as needed. Perform any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Head of FP&A or Senior Management. Required Skills & Qualifications: Full/Part qualified CIMA or ACCA. Strong system skills, including advanced Excel, with the ability to design and implement Excel tools. Understanding of Power BI or similar BI package is desirable. Experience with Oracle Financials is advantageous but not essential. A self-starter with strong initiative and a passion for continuous improvement. Proactive in seeking value-adding opportunities with the ability to prioritise these tasks. Skilled communicator capable of developing effective interpersonal relationships. High levels of honesty, integrity, and an inquisitive mind with problem-solving capability and excellent attention to detail. An exciting opportunity so don't delay apply now!
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Reed Finance are currently assisting an established client in the Crawley area who are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their team on and initial 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity. Reporting to the Head of FP&A this role is integral to supporting the ongoing success of our FP&A function, focusing on improving our reporting, analytical, and forecasting capabilities to enhance business performance. Day-to-day of the role: Develop, enhance, and produce combined periodic KPI, cost, and revenue reports. Business partnering with key stakeholders to explain financials and guide informed decision-making. Collate and analyse statistical data to provide insights into business performance, influencing budget and forecast modelling. Analyse and explain the performance of specific business units. Manage annual budget setting and conduct monthly variance analysis. Conduct always-on forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities for the business. Support business case development for new initiatives as needed. Perform any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Head of FP&A or Senior Management. Required Skills & Qualifications: Full/Part qualified CIMA or ACCA. Strong system skills, including advanced Excel, with the ability to design and implement Excel tools. Understanding of Power BI or similar BI package is desirable. Experience with Oracle Financials is advantageous but not essential. A self-starter with strong initiative and a passion for continuous improvement. Proactive in seeking value-adding opportunities with the ability to prioritise these tasks. Skilled communicator capable of developing effective interpersonal relationships. High levels of honesty, integrity, and an inquisitive mind with problem-solving capability and excellent attention to detail. An exciting opportunity so don't delay apply now!
NXTGEN are supporting a large, complex organisation through a significant period of change and are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Manager to join the programme team. The Finance Transformation Manager will play a key role in coordinating change activity across the finance function, ensuring new processes, systems and ways of working are successfully embedded. The Finance Transformation Manager will act as the link between Finance, IT and operational stakeholders, helping deliver system-enabled improvements and ensuring finance processes are fit for purpose within a modernised operating environment. Key Responsibilities Coordinate finance transformation activities across the wider finance function Work cross-functionally with Finance, IT and operational teams to deliver change Support implementation and optimisation of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle or similar) Drive system-enabled process improvement and standardisation Ensure finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks are embedded effectively Support delivery of accurate and timely financial information Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders Provide guidance and support to Finance Managers and Analysts during change Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency and improved governance Contribute to development of finance policies, procedures and controls Monitor adoption of new processes and support continuous improvement initiatives The successful Finance Transformation Manager will be a collaborative and pragmatic individual who is comfortable working within a programme environment and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels. You will be someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting teams through change and delivering practical outcomes rather than purely theoretical transformation. This role would particularly suit candidates who have worked in large organisations, shared services environments, or complex programme-led businesses where finance systems and processes are evolving. This role is inside of IR35 and on an hourly rate The rate offered is dependent on experience and qualification
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
NXTGEN are supporting a large, complex organisation through a significant period of change and are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Manager to join the programme team. The Finance Transformation Manager will play a key role in coordinating change activity across the finance function, ensuring new processes, systems and ways of working are successfully embedded. The Finance Transformation Manager will act as the link between Finance, IT and operational stakeholders, helping deliver system-enabled improvements and ensuring finance processes are fit for purpose within a modernised operating environment. Key Responsibilities Coordinate finance transformation activities across the wider finance function Work cross-functionally with Finance, IT and operational teams to deliver change Support implementation and optimisation of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle or similar) Drive system-enabled process improvement and standardisation Ensure finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks are embedded effectively Support delivery of accurate and timely financial information Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders Provide guidance and support to Finance Managers and Analysts during change Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency and improved governance Contribute to development of finance policies, procedures and controls Monitor adoption of new processes and support continuous improvement initiatives The successful Finance Transformation Manager will be a collaborative and pragmatic individual who is comfortable working within a programme environment and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels. You will be someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting teams through change and delivering practical outcomes rather than purely theoretical transformation. This role would particularly suit candidates who have worked in large organisations, shared services environments, or complex programme-led businesses where finance systems and processes are evolving. This role is inside of IR35 and on an hourly rate The rate offered is dependent on experience and qualification
Role Title: Infrastructure Storage Analyst Duration: contract to run until TBC Location: Coventry, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to 325.68 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary The Infrastructure Storage Analyst will join an already established Platform team within CBS, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Completes tasks to agreed levels of quality, within stated timescales with minimal supervision. Looks for improvement opportunities within the team and its processes/procedures. An effective team member who provides support and guidance to peers and other team members. Contributes to team efficiency through the creation of accurate technical documentation where required Responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving production service incidents Undertake technical tasks such as patching, allocating storage, maintaining scripts and configuring backups Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure high priority activities are completed first Specific Skills: Demonstrable level of knowledge in their chosen technical discipline. Essential experience of working in a complex, pressurised production environment. Financial services experience would be desirable but not essential. VMware + enterprise skills like vRealize, SRM, operations manager CISCO UCS infrastructure (compute, networking and storage combined into a single unit) Good knowledge of storage technologies vSAN and VxRail Experience with Linux command line technologies, as IBM Storage operates on a Unix interface. Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale. Familiarity with Spectrum Scale protocols, including GPFS, NFS, and SMB in an active-active topology. Essential skills Exposure to and application of IBM Flash Systems - knowledge and experience of replication using global mirror, metro mirror and change volumes Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale, Oracle and ESXi environments Exposure to and application Spectrum Scale - protocols to include GPFS, NFS, and SMB in active-active topology Explore to or awareness of GKLM (SKLM) Awareness of how actions can affect availability Provision and redaction of storage across the IBM storage estate - all technologies Experience of working with Linux command line technologies Experience of ticket management using ServiceNow An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS) and associated features Knowledge of AWS server administration and features Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Infrastructure Storage Analyst Duration: contract to run until TBC Location: Coventry, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to 325.68 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary The Infrastructure Storage Analyst will join an already established Platform team within CBS, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Completes tasks to agreed levels of quality, within stated timescales with minimal supervision. Looks for improvement opportunities within the team and its processes/procedures. An effective team member who provides support and guidance to peers and other team members. Contributes to team efficiency through the creation of accurate technical documentation where required Responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving production service incidents Undertake technical tasks such as patching, allocating storage, maintaining scripts and configuring backups Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure high priority activities are completed first Specific Skills: Demonstrable level of knowledge in their chosen technical discipline. Essential experience of working in a complex, pressurised production environment. Financial services experience would be desirable but not essential. VMware + enterprise skills like vRealize, SRM, operations manager CISCO UCS infrastructure (compute, networking and storage combined into a single unit) Good knowledge of storage technologies vSAN and VxRail Experience with Linux command line technologies, as IBM Storage operates on a Unix interface. Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale. Familiarity with Spectrum Scale protocols, including GPFS, NFS, and SMB in an active-active topology. Essential skills Exposure to and application of IBM Flash Systems - knowledge and experience of replication using global mirror, metro mirror and change volumes Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale, Oracle and ESXi environments Exposure to and application Spectrum Scale - protocols to include GPFS, NFS, and SMB in active-active topology Explore to or awareness of GKLM (SKLM) Awareness of how actions can affect availability Provision and redaction of storage across the IBM storage estate - all technologies Experience of working with Linux command line technologies Experience of ticket management using ServiceNow An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS) and associated features Knowledge of AWS server administration and features Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Role Title: Infrastructure Storage Analyst Duration: contract to run until TBC Location: Coventry, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to £325.68 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary The Infrastructure Storage Analyst will join an already established Platform team within CBS, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Completes tasks to agreed levels of quality, within stated timescales with minimal supervision. Looks for improvement opportunities within the team and its processes/procedures. An effective team member who provides support and guidance to peers and other team members. Contributes to team efficiency through the creation of accurate technical documentation where required Responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving production service incidents Undertake technical tasks such as patching, allocating storage, maintaining scripts and configuring backups Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure high priority activities are completed first Demonstrable level of knowledge in their chosen technical discipline. Essential experience of working in a complex, pressurised production environment. Financial services experience would be desirable but not essential. VMware + enterprise skills like vRealize, SRM, operations manager CISCO UCS infrastructure (compute, networking and storage combined into a single unit) Good knowledge of storage technologies vSAN and VxRail Experience with Linux command line technologies, as IBM Storage operates on a Unix interface. Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale. Familiarity with Spectrum Scale protocols, including GPFS, NFS, and SMB in an active-active topology. Essential skills Exposure to and application of IBM Flash Systems - knowledge and experience of replication using global mirror, metro mirror and change volumes Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale, Oracle and ESXi environments Exposure to and application Spectrum Scale - protocols to include GPFS, NFS, and SMB in active-active topology Explore to or awareness of GKLM (SKLM) Awareness of how actions can affect availability Provision and redaction of storage across the IBM storage estate - all technologies Experience of working with Linux command line technologies Experience of ticket management using ServiceNow An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS) and associated features Knowledge of AWS server administration and features Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Role Title: Infrastructure Storage Analyst Duration: contract to run until TBC Location: Coventry, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to £325.68 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary The Infrastructure Storage Analyst will join an already established Platform team within CBS, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Completes tasks to agreed levels of quality, within stated timescales with minimal supervision. Looks for improvement opportunities within the team and its processes/procedures. An effective team member who provides support and guidance to peers and other team members. Contributes to team efficiency through the creation of accurate technical documentation where required Responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving production service incidents Undertake technical tasks such as patching, allocating storage, maintaining scripts and configuring backups Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure high priority activities are completed first Demonstrable level of knowledge in their chosen technical discipline. Essential experience of working in a complex, pressurised production environment. Financial services experience would be desirable but not essential. VMware + enterprise skills like vRealize, SRM, operations manager CISCO UCS infrastructure (compute, networking and storage combined into a single unit) Good knowledge of storage technologies vSAN and VxRail Experience with Linux command line technologies, as IBM Storage operates on a Unix interface. Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale. Familiarity with Spectrum Scale protocols, including GPFS, NFS, and SMB in an active-active topology. Essential skills Exposure to and application of IBM Flash Systems - knowledge and experience of replication using global mirror, metro mirror and change volumes Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale, Oracle and ESXi environments Exposure to and application Spectrum Scale - protocols to include GPFS, NFS, and SMB in active-active topology Explore to or awareness of GKLM (SKLM) Awareness of how actions can affect availability Provision and redaction of storage across the IBM storage estate - all technologies Experience of working with Linux command line technologies Experience of ticket management using ServiceNow An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS) and associated features Knowledge of AWS server administration and features Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
A global organisation within the technology sector is working exclusively with a recruitment agency to appoint an FP&A Analyst to support its International Sales & Marketing finance function. This role offers broad exposure to international commercial finance, partnering closely with Sales and Marketing teams across multiple regions. The Role The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in month-end close, forecasting, commissions, rebates, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to deliver accurate financial insight and support decision-making in a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities Month-End & Financial Close Prepare monthly revenue and OPEX journals for International Sales and Global Marketing Perform variance and flux analysis versus forecast, identifying key drivers International Commissions Calculate monthly commissions for International Sales and submit to Payroll Prepare and distribute commission statements to sales teams Forecasting & Planning Load monthly revenue and OPEX data into TM1 (or similar planning tools) Support forecast assumption updates in collaboration with Sales & Marketing stakeholders Validate data accuracy prior to final submission Rebates Review and approve monthly sales & distribution rebate claims for international distributors Perform quarterly rebate analysis, identifying trends and potential risks Reporting Deliver daily Executive Flash updates Prepare weekly Order Tracker reports with commentary Support monthly Management Pack reporting for senior leadership Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests Spend Control Review and approve purchase orders and spend requests in line with budget and policy About You Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline 2-4 years' experience in FP&A or a similar finance role, ideally within an international environment Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling) Experience using TM1 or comparable planning tools High attention to detail with strong analytical capability Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience Exposure to sales commission and rebate processes Experience supporting international Sales & Marketing teams Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
A global organisation within the technology sector is working exclusively with a recruitment agency to appoint an FP&A Analyst to support its International Sales & Marketing finance function. This role offers broad exposure to international commercial finance, partnering closely with Sales and Marketing teams across multiple regions. The Role The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in month-end close, forecasting, commissions, rebates, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to deliver accurate financial insight and support decision-making in a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities Month-End & Financial Close Prepare monthly revenue and OPEX journals for International Sales and Global Marketing Perform variance and flux analysis versus forecast, identifying key drivers International Commissions Calculate monthly commissions for International Sales and submit to Payroll Prepare and distribute commission statements to sales teams Forecasting & Planning Load monthly revenue and OPEX data into TM1 (or similar planning tools) Support forecast assumption updates in collaboration with Sales & Marketing stakeholders Validate data accuracy prior to final submission Rebates Review and approve monthly sales & distribution rebate claims for international distributors Perform quarterly rebate analysis, identifying trends and potential risks Reporting Deliver daily Executive Flash updates Prepare weekly Order Tracker reports with commentary Support monthly Management Pack reporting for senior leadership Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests Spend Control Review and approve purchase orders and spend requests in line with budget and policy About You Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline 2-4 years' experience in FP&A or a similar finance role, ideally within an international environment Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling) Experience using TM1 or comparable planning tools High attention to detail with strong analytical capability Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience Exposure to sales commission and rebate processes Experience supporting international Sales & Marketing teams Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Job Title: Senior Finance Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days on site) Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate: £72.66 - £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance : SC & British citizenship Minimum Requirement: Strong budgeting experience Strong reporting experience Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels internal and external Reporting to senior stakeholder MOD/Defence experience Various Analysis Public sector Experience of executive reporting Strong accounting experience Oracle fusion/ERP system Highly desirable not essential Transformation experience desirable Oracle Fusion EPBCS Highly desirable but not essential Security Clearance: SC Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable identification and implementation of process improvement activities and other innovation activities. Supporting and/or developing CFO policy and procedures as required. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Leadership accountabilities Mid Level leader level. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Manage provision of financial information on a timely basis. Ensure analysis and interpretation of financial information is provided by team as required. Establishing, monitoring and reporting of compliance with financial processes. Ensuring integrity of financial information provided by team. Develop and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships. Training and development of Finance Manager and Finance Analysts. Coordination and planning of team deliverables. Leading by example to create a high performing team. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Feb 20, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Senior Finance Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days on site) Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate: £72.66 - £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance : SC & British citizenship Minimum Requirement: Strong budgeting experience Strong reporting experience Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels internal and external Reporting to senior stakeholder MOD/Defence experience Various Analysis Public sector Experience of executive reporting Strong accounting experience Oracle fusion/ERP system Highly desirable not essential Transformation experience desirable Oracle Fusion EPBCS Highly desirable but not essential Security Clearance: SC Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable identification and implementation of process improvement activities and other innovation activities. Supporting and/or developing CFO policy and procedures as required. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Leadership accountabilities Mid Level leader level. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Manage provision of financial information on a timely basis. Ensure analysis and interpretation of financial information is provided by team as required. Establishing, monitoring and reporting of compliance with financial processes. Ensuring integrity of financial information provided by team. Develop and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships. Training and development of Finance Manager and Finance Analysts. Coordination and planning of team deliverables. Leading by example to create a high performing team. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Are you currently working in a forecasting, analyst, or retail e-commerce planning role? Do you enjoy using data, trends, and insight to shape commercial decisions across a global retail business? Our client is a fast-growing, global retailer seeking an experienced Forecast Merchandiser to join their merchandising team. This is a key role working closely with the Head of Merchandising and cross-functional teams to strategically drive stock and sales performance across all trading markets and channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong forecasting background, thrive in a fast-paced e-commerce environment, and enjoy influencing business decisions through data-driven insight. Key Responsibilities: Create demand forecasts by category, season, and channel using historical data, market insight, and seasonal trends. Collaborate with Buying, Design, and Purchasing teams to align forecasts with merchandising strategies. Monitor stock levels and recommend adjustments to improve availability and reduce risk. Partner with other departments to incorporate promotions, launches, and events into forecasts. Track and report forecast accuracy, providing actionable insight to the Head of Merchandising and Directors. Identify risks and opportunities in demand planning and recommend mitigation strategies. Lead allocation planning and product selection to optimise performance across all sales channels. Attend logistics meetings and manage inbound inventory bottlenecks. Use AI tools, advanced Excel, and Power BI to model scenarios and optimise inventory. Review high stock levels and propose promotional and pricing strategies to clear excess stock. Present performance vs forecast to the wider business with recommendations for future planning. Support the development of merchandising systems, reports, and dashboards. Develop contingency plans for demand volatility, supply chain disruption, and market change. Contribute to sustainability by reducing markdowns, overproduction, and stock wastage. Mentor and support junior members of the merchandising team where required. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in forecasting and trend analysis within a fast-paced global retail environment. Strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive department performance. Confident presenting KPIs to teams and senior management. Advanced Excel skills and experience with retail systems (Oracle and/or NetSuite desirable). Experience using Power BI, AI tools, or scenario modelling. Strong awareness of market trends and trading conditions. Experience within an e-commerce business. Ability to anticipate and manage supply chain risk and demand fluctuation. Collaborative working style with strong stakeholder relationship skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Additional Information: Full-time, Monday Friday Hybrid working: 3 days office-based / 2 days WFH 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Pension scheme Employee discount Career development and progression opportunities To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)/
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Are you currently working in a forecasting, analyst, or retail e-commerce planning role? Do you enjoy using data, trends, and insight to shape commercial decisions across a global retail business? Our client is a fast-growing, global retailer seeking an experienced Forecast Merchandiser to join their merchandising team. This is a key role working closely with the Head of Merchandising and cross-functional teams to strategically drive stock and sales performance across all trading markets and channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong forecasting background, thrive in a fast-paced e-commerce environment, and enjoy influencing business decisions through data-driven insight. Key Responsibilities: Create demand forecasts by category, season, and channel using historical data, market insight, and seasonal trends. Collaborate with Buying, Design, and Purchasing teams to align forecasts with merchandising strategies. Monitor stock levels and recommend adjustments to improve availability and reduce risk. Partner with other departments to incorporate promotions, launches, and events into forecasts. Track and report forecast accuracy, providing actionable insight to the Head of Merchandising and Directors. Identify risks and opportunities in demand planning and recommend mitigation strategies. Lead allocation planning and product selection to optimise performance across all sales channels. Attend logistics meetings and manage inbound inventory bottlenecks. Use AI tools, advanced Excel, and Power BI to model scenarios and optimise inventory. Review high stock levels and propose promotional and pricing strategies to clear excess stock. Present performance vs forecast to the wider business with recommendations for future planning. Support the development of merchandising systems, reports, and dashboards. Develop contingency plans for demand volatility, supply chain disruption, and market change. Contribute to sustainability by reducing markdowns, overproduction, and stock wastage. Mentor and support junior members of the merchandising team where required. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in forecasting and trend analysis within a fast-paced global retail environment. Strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive department performance. Confident presenting KPIs to teams and senior management. Advanced Excel skills and experience with retail systems (Oracle and/or NetSuite desirable). Experience using Power BI, AI tools, or scenario modelling. Strong awareness of market trends and trading conditions. Experience within an e-commerce business. Ability to anticipate and manage supply chain risk and demand fluctuation. Collaborative working style with strong stakeholder relationship skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Additional Information: Full-time, Monday Friday Hybrid working: 3 days office-based / 2 days WFH 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Pension scheme Employee discount Career development and progression opportunities To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)/
About the Role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner's Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner's value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. Gartner is looking for an analyst to provide insights to our cloud service user and provider clients in the United States and beyond. As a Senior Director Analyst in the Cloud Infrastructure practice, coverage area will apply broad knowledge of IT Public Cloud, technologies, vendors (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, Oracle OCI, Equinix), and deployment issues for our clients. Additionally, there will be a focus on non-technology aspects of digital infrastructure, including data center, pricing, and organizational challenges. This position will provide advice to clients on best practices for moving to a public Cloud (IaaS and PaaS) platform as well as specific guidance to clients on evaluating and selecting cloud vendors pricing contracts and cloud centers of excellence. This can include but is not limited to topics such as: Challenges and opportunities of the Heads of Infrastructure & Operations Cloud strategies Hybrid digital infrastructure Multi-cloud architectures Cloud Platforms Cloud Security Cloud Native Infrastructure Strategic Cloud Platform Services / Cloud infrastructure and platform services (CIPS, IaaS, PaaS), Consulting, implementation, integration, or runtime services associated with these Impact on and of GenAI on Heads of Infrastructure & Operations SaaS implementation on top of cloud infrastructure sometimes known as SaaS Ops. Industry cloud implementations (for specific sectors) Cloud governance Sovereign Cloud Cloud Sustainability Edge Infrastructure Solutions Colocation Cloud & Digital transformation Integration with SaaS At Gartner, we emphasize cutting edge thinking, disciplined analysis and most important, actionability. We are passionate about helping clients solve business problems. If this resonates with you, and you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we'd like to hear from you. What you will do: Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insight" content You will work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts and advisors to build authoritative insight and advice that directly addresses the priorities and challenges of cloud service provider clients. Serving as an authority on the technology market, buyer behavior, and local market implications (including regulatory and compliance) that affect the way cloud services are delivered across North America. Develop new insight and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client's barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing insights positions across a team of analysts Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings Support BTI and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business Provide high quality and timely content peer review Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions What you will need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience. Strong knowledge of business, technology, channel & go-to-market conditions Direct experience working for large vendors (such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM etc) Direct experience building a cloud selection and adoption strategy (key issues, vendors, partners and best practices) Deep understanding of the IaaS, PaaS or Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services markets, the strengths of the hyperscalers, and the competitive landscape for adjunct IT services. Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges Strong communicator who can explain complex concepts concisely and simply Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements Strong business and financial acumen Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable) What you will get: Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and more! Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities LI-remote Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support 14,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. . click apply for full job details
Feb 14, 2026
Full time
About the Role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner's Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner's value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. Gartner is looking for an analyst to provide insights to our cloud service user and provider clients in the United States and beyond. As a Senior Director Analyst in the Cloud Infrastructure practice, coverage area will apply broad knowledge of IT Public Cloud, technologies, vendors (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, Oracle OCI, Equinix), and deployment issues for our clients. Additionally, there will be a focus on non-technology aspects of digital infrastructure, including data center, pricing, and organizational challenges. This position will provide advice to clients on best practices for moving to a public Cloud (IaaS and PaaS) platform as well as specific guidance to clients on evaluating and selecting cloud vendors pricing contracts and cloud centers of excellence. This can include but is not limited to topics such as: Challenges and opportunities of the Heads of Infrastructure & Operations Cloud strategies Hybrid digital infrastructure Multi-cloud architectures Cloud Platforms Cloud Security Cloud Native Infrastructure Strategic Cloud Platform Services / Cloud infrastructure and platform services (CIPS, IaaS, PaaS), Consulting, implementation, integration, or runtime services associated with these Impact on and of GenAI on Heads of Infrastructure & Operations SaaS implementation on top of cloud infrastructure sometimes known as SaaS Ops. Industry cloud implementations (for specific sectors) Cloud governance Sovereign Cloud Cloud Sustainability Edge Infrastructure Solutions Colocation Cloud & Digital transformation Integration with SaaS At Gartner, we emphasize cutting edge thinking, disciplined analysis and most important, actionability. We are passionate about helping clients solve business problems. If this resonates with you, and you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we'd like to hear from you. What you will do: Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insight" content You will work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts and advisors to build authoritative insight and advice that directly addresses the priorities and challenges of cloud service provider clients. Serving as an authority on the technology market, buyer behavior, and local market implications (including regulatory and compliance) that affect the way cloud services are delivered across North America. Develop new insight and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client's barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing insights positions across a team of analysts Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings Support BTI and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business Provide high quality and timely content peer review Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions What you will need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience. Strong knowledge of business, technology, channel & go-to-market conditions Direct experience working for large vendors (such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM etc) Direct experience building a cloud selection and adoption strategy (key issues, vendors, partners and best practices) Deep understanding of the IaaS, PaaS or Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services markets, the strengths of the hyperscalers, and the competitive landscape for adjunct IT services. Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges Strong communicator who can explain complex concepts concisely and simply Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements Strong business and financial acumen Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable) What you will get: Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and more! Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities LI-remote Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support 14,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. . click apply for full job details
